Job Description
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- Career Growth Opportunities
- Benefit Eligibility (Medical/Dental/Vision/Life) the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- 401K program (Discretionary matching funds available)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Program
- Dental plans & Vision plans
- GENEROUS Personal time off
- Eight Paid Holidays per year
- Quarterly incentive plans
- Employee of the month awards with monetary gift and parking space
- Training Programs
- Wellness programs
- Flexible work schedule
JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW:
The Rejection Coder is responsible for reviewing ETM denials flowing directly to coding or reassigned to coding from other departments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Research denials by utilizing coding policy, payer websites, or payer phone calls.
- Complete contractual adjustments to invoices as needed.
- Request non-routine write-offs or complete adjustment as appropriate.
- Provide correction suggestions to other departments so the invoice can be resubmitted.
- Provide coding direction to appeal invoices and/or submit appeals via payer website or fax, as directed.
- Complete reconsideration letters as needed.
- Complete audit tools, if assigned.
- Other projects or tasks as directed by management.
- Proficiency in ICD-9 and ICD-10 diagnostic coding and CPT-4 procedural coding.
- Extensive knowledge of medical terminology.
- Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements.
- Extensive knowledge of physician billing and reimbursement.
- Effective communication skills, able to interact effectively with all levels.
- Ability to be flexible as it relates to changes in process and/or job duties and assignments.